SOS Détresse

SOS Détresse

SOS Détresse a.s.b.l.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Mental health
AssociationFounded 1975National reach
Profile last updated: October 11, 2026

About

Founded in 1975, SOS Détresse is a non-profit association based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg working on mental health.

SOS Détresse is a Luxembourg non-profit association (asbl) offering anonymous and confidential emotional support to people in distress. Trained volunteers, supported by professional staff, provide support by telephone, chat and email. The service covers personal crises, relationship and couple difficulties, infidelity, separation, violence in relationships, grief and suicidal thoughts. Its helpline is available daily from 11:00 to 23:00, extended to 03:00 on weekends, and the service is free of charge. The organisation was founded in 1975, operates in Luxembourg, and is funded partly by the Ministry of the Family and by public and private donations and legacies. It is a member of the International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services (IFOTES). It does not provide therapy, diagnosis or long-term care, and refers people to other services when needed.

Location

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Founded

1975

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

asbl

Legal name

SOS Détresse a.s.b.l.

VAT number

LU20001950

Focus areas

telephone supportonline chatanonymous listeningcrisis supportcouples counsellingsuicide preventionLuxembourg

Languages

FRDEEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Mental health

Works for

FamiliesVictims of violence

How they work

Direct servicesVolunteer programmesAwareness & education

Programmes

SOS Chat

Mental health · Luxembourg

Anonymous, confidential one-to-one written chat with trained volunteer counsellors, available on set days and times without registration.

Consultation en ligne par mail

Mental health · Luxembourg

Confidential online support by email, with replies from a volunteer counsellor usually within three working days.

Countries of operation

Luxembourg

Funding & support

Funded by

Government fundingIndividual donations

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerLegacy giving

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

IFOTES-Certificat 2024

Issued by: IFOTES

Industry memberships

IFOTES

Partnerships

Ministère de la Famille, Chambre d'Agriculture

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